Central Cass Elementary School vs Rita Murphy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 269 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Cass Elementary School
Casselton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
364 students
Rita Murphy Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
| Measure | Central Cass Elementary School Casselton, North Dakota | Rita Murphy Elementary School Bismarck, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 232 | #166 of 232 |
| National rank | #10711 of 50,301 | #23998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 364 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 44% |
| city | Casselton | Bismarck |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Cass Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 51.7).
- •Central Cass Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •Central Cass Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Central Cass Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 33.2%).
- •Central Cass Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.7).
- •Rita Murphy Elementary School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 364.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Cass Elementary School better than Rita Murphy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Cass Elementary School ranks higher (70.8 vs 51.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Cass Elementary School and Rita Murphy Elementary School?
About 269 km in a straight line, between Casselton and Bismarck in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Cass Elementary School: 364. Rita Murphy Elementary School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Cass Elementary School and Rita Murphy Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Central Cass Elementary School is 57th of 232 and Rita Murphy Elementary School is 166th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).